Giannis Antetokounmpo
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One of the biggest questions circulating the upcoming NBA offseason is whether the Milwaukee Bucks will consider trading Giannis Antetokounmpo. While, typically the Bucks likely wouldn’t have any interest in trading the face of their franchise, their chances to compete took a serious hit once All-Star point guard went down with a torn Achilles tendon during the playoffs.
With Lillard likely set to miss all of next season, the Bucks may have to make other plans, whether it’s toward contention or setting a new path that helps them bounce back in an even bigger way remains to be seen. Yet, their unique situation has led to a lot of Giannis trade rumors.
Could the Greek Freak even request a trade? That hasn’t happened, yet.
However, ESPN’s NBA insider Brian Windhorst recently touched on an Antetokounmpo trade, essentially saying that the Bucks aren’t having any discussions. In fact, Windhorst claims, “there is no Antetokounmpo trade market” right now.
“Right now, there is no Giannis Antetokounmpo trade market, there is no Giannis Antetokounmpo trade discussions. He has not asked for it. The Bucks are not looking to trade him.”
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade
Of course, these plans could change quickly. All it takes is one team making an offer too good to refuse, and the Bucks’ ears could suddenly perk up.
Plus, there’s always the outside possibility that Antetokounmpo himself tries to force Milwaukee’s hand by requesting a trade. Would the Bucks do right by their franchise’s most valuable player and honor his trade request? If not, things could get ugly.
But for now, Antetokounmpo appears set for another season in Milwaukee, where he’s already won one ring. Now he has to figure out how he can win another.
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